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moody

[moo-dee] / ˈmu di /


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On a murky and moody Thursday at Lord's, Robinson rose to the challenge.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The audience was transported to the set of a classic detective film, with colorful vintage cars placed amidst the museum's stark concrete curves and moody lighting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The moody piano works that are known as nocturnes first appeared in the early 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Though sometimes moody and no stranger to tantrums, Tilson Thomas once stormed off the Hollywood Bowl stage to protest noise from a police helicopter — and won applause for the stunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The bookshop was dimly cool, its air moody and eclectic, books, CDs, and magazines spread out on low shelves.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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